| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from George William FEATHERSTONHAUGH, Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA, 2 Sep 1833. Re: praises Murchison's Presidential Address which was published in the Philosophical Magazine, was grateful to find himself mentioned as geology is not very popular yet in America; suspension of the publication of his journal due to the publisher going bankrupt; successfully petitioned Congress to establish a mineralogical and geological survey of the United States, was not appointed to head the operation but will pursue it further as he clearly is the best qualified; will call upon advice from Britain for setting up the survey and how it should be run along 'English principles'; his friend Sir Charles Vaughan who is a favourite of the President will recommend his appointment; encourages Murchison when next in Paris to make the acquaintance of his friend Edward Livingston. |